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Trump's Lake Ontario Name Change Creates Map Confusion

Updated 2026-09-01 12:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Trump administration is attempting to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' a move that has caused confusion on digital maps. Google Maps now shows different names depending on the user’s country, while Apple has been directly contacted by the president about making changes.

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Google Maps now shows different names depending on a user’s country, while a Trump administration official says Apple has been “directly” contacted by the president about making changes.
2026-09-01 12:13 UTC
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